88°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny
27%
46
Miami-Dade County, FL · Atlantic Ocean
Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park
1200 S Crandon Blvd, Key Biscayne, FL 33149
The southern tip of Key Biscayne — a 400-acre state park anchored by the 1825 Cape Florida Lighthouse (oldest standing structure in Miami-Dade). A mile of palm-fringed beach, the Boater's Grill restaurant on No Name Harbor, and the Lighthouse Café right on the sand. Designated as part of the Florida National Scenic Trail.
Today's Conditions
Decent day for sunbathing.
Thunderstorms · 89°F water · 88°F air
Full NWS forecast for Today
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Heat index values as high as 100. Southeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 84. Southeast wind around 13 mph.
Weather
- 88°F air — ideal beach weather
- 27% rain — pop-up showers possible
Water
- 89°F water — warm — full-day swim weather
Safety
- Thunderstorms — stay off the water when storms approach
- UV 11 (extreme) — spf 50+ mandatory, limit mid-day exposure
42 /100
ok
32 Swim
67 Sunbathe
36 Walk
42 Fish
33 Photo
Best for sunbathing today
Water level 0.8 ft above predicted
Observed water level is running higher than the astronomical tide prediction. Expect a narrower beach, faster-rising water, and stronger near-shore currents than the tide chart suggests.
Atmosphere
Air Temp
88°F
Clear
Wind
10 mph
SE
Rain
27%
Today
UV Peak
11 Extreme
High 11 AM–04 PM · burn in ~18m
Burn-free before 09 AM & after 06 PM
Tomorrow
89°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Water
Water Temp
89°F
Swimming weather
Next High Tide
6:53 PM
1.9 ft · in 4.2h
Water Quality
Clean
6 cfu/100mL · Enterococcus
USGS · sampled 6mo ago
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
6:31 AM
Sunset
8:15 PM
Moon · 80%
Waxing Gibbous
Neap tides — smaller range
Today's Tides
7-day chart →| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 12:01 AM | Low | 0.3 ft |
| 6:07 AM | High | 1.8 ft |
| 12:28 PM | Low | -0.1 ft |
| 6:53 PM | High | 1.9 ft |
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
89°
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
18%
44
88°
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
18%
53
88°
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
18%
53
89°
Sunny
12%
76
89°
Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
40%
25
88°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
43%
34
What to Bring Today
- critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 11 — very high
- recommended Umbrella or shade warm day, light wind
- optional Swimsuit - water is swimmable Water is 89°F
- critical Extra water / electrolytes 88°F - heat risk
- recommended Cooling towel or hat sustained heat
Always remember water bottle, trash bag (leave no trace).
Best Fishing Times Today
Solunar theory: fish activity peaks at moon transits (major) and moonrise/moonset (minor). All times local.
Major
8:30 PM - 10:30 PM
Minor
2:30 AM - 3:30 AM
Major
8:50 AM - 10:50 AM
Minor
4:20 PM - 5:20 PM
Beach Info
Parking
Paid lot included in park entry; multiple lots near the beach, lighthouse, and harbor.
Dogs
Leashed dogs welcome in picnic areas, sea wall, bike and hiking trails. Not allowed on the beach, in the lighthouse area, or in the restaurants.
Entry Fee
$8 per vehicle (2–8 people); $4 single-occupant vehicle; $2 pedestrian/cyclist.
Address
1200 S Crandon Blvd, Key Biscayne, FL 33149
Amenities
7-Day Tide Chart →
Full high/low predictions for the next week at Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park.
7-Day Weather →
Extended forecast for Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park from the National Weather Service.
Frequently Asked
Is Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park dog-friendly?
Leashed dogs welcome in picnic areas, sea wall, bike and hiking trails. Not allowed on the beach, in the lighthouse area, or in the restaurants.
Is there an entry fee at Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park?
$8 per vehicle (2–8 people); $4 single-occupant vehicle; $2 pedestrian/cyclist.
Are there lifeguards at Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park?
No lifeguards are stationed at Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park. Swim at your own risk and keep close watch on children.
What amenities are at Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park?
Amenities at Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park include restrooms, showers, two restaurants, lighthouse tours, bike trails, kayak rentals, fishing.
When is the water warmest at Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park?
Atlantic water temperatures peak in August. Northern beaches (ME, NH, MA) run cool — typically 60-68°F at the summer peak. Mid-Atlantic (NJ, DE, MD, VA) hits 74-76°F. The Carolinas and Florida Atlantic warm into the 80s and stay swimmable from May through October.
Where is Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park located?
Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park is in Miami-Dade County, FL, at 1200 S Crandon Blvd, Key Biscayne, FL 33149.
Nearby Beaches
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